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Binky

//ˈbɪŋki// name, noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Proper Noun

1
Alternative form of Binkie (“a pet name”). alt-of, alternative

Noun

1
A stuffed animal, pillow, blanket, or toy that a small child is more attached to than any other, and often sleeps with. childish, informal
2
A high hop that a rabbit may perform when happy, usually with a 180° turn while in the air and a bewildered expression upon landing.
"He can have his litterbox, his carpet, his toys, and space to do a little binky in there even."
3
A baby's pacifier. US, childish, informal

Verb

1
To perform a high hop, as when happy. intransitive
"[…] there are photos of rabbits in gardens, on desks and in laps: with dogs, with hamsters and with Santa: and yawning, snoozing, flopping, binkying and eating."

Etymology

Etymology 1

* Perhaps a child's pronunciation of blanket. * (US) Commercial child's pacifier brand name. (1948–1977)

Etymology 2

* Onomatopoeic. Coined by either Dana Krempels or her sister in 1994 or 1995 for Ken Albin's "UNOFFICIAL PETBUNNY DICTIONARY", an enthusiast project organized on the PetBunny mailing list.

Etymology 3

* Onomatopoeic. Coined by either Dana Krempels or her sister in 1994 or 1995 for Ken Albin's "UNOFFICIAL PETBUNNY DICTIONARY", an enthusiast project organized on the PetBunny mailing list.

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